[May 20, 2005] Netcentrex Announces MyCall(R) Version 3, Enhancing the Market-Leading Residential Telephony Solution With Video and Fixed-Mobile Services Tweet PARIS, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Netcentrex(TM), the leading enabler of next generation converged voice and video networks and solutions, today announced the general availability of MyCall(R) Residential Services Suite version 3, which introduces capabilities for video telephony, enhanced triple play and fixed-mobile convergence that will help service providers increase revenues and reduce customer churn in a highly competitive environment. With an installed base of more than 1.5 Million subscribers, MyCall has already been adopted by operators such as FastWeb to deliver residential IP Telephony, video telephony, and triple play services. "Netcentrex MyCall v3 includes additional functionalities that allow operators to introduce even more innovative video and fixed-mobile service bundles creating differentiation and end-user value, while leveraging existing investment," said Erik Larsson, Vice President of Marketing at Netcentrex. "NetCentrex works with technology partners specializing in IP-TV, IP-VOD and OSS/BSS to deliver a high performance, turnkey solution for triple play that includes all the latest technological and media standards. MyCall v3 has already been deployed by two European service providers." Video enhancements and fixed-mobile convergence MyCall v3 enables seamless interworking of video services between all types of fixed or mobile video terminals: fixed video phones, 3G mobile video phones, and PC-based video clients. This results in synergies for operators across fixed and mobile networks and creates a critical mass of users, fueling the adoption of video as a mainstream communication media. MyCall v3 extends voice and video applications over 3G and broadband networks, enabling consumer fixed-mobile roaming (GSM/WiFi/Bluetooth), and fixed-mobile triple play services. In addition to the previously available H.323 video, MyCall v3 adds the capability of implementing video services using the SIP standard on the same platform. Video applications such as Video Mail and Video Conferencing have also been added and are available as an upgrade to existing MyCall platforms. Enhanced triple play services MyCall(R) comes with open APIs for the integration of a complete triple play solution to enable an end-to-end solution for MPEG2, MPEG4 or future High Definition TV, or mobile IPTV & VOD, and an integrated User Portal which can manage TV programs, VOD purchasing, video game features, IP telephony services and voice or video mail messages. Following the previous integration with Envivio, MyCall now also ensures complete integration with Thales Broadcast and Multimedia Smartvision TV middleware, for the delivery of a centralized TV self-care portal, caller ID presentation on TV and call rejection from the TV interface. This combined offer enables service providers to introduce triple play services in a smooth and flexible manner, facilitating network and system convergence, reducing time-to-market and optimizing existing investments. New ASP mode New functionality in MyCall v3 allows the owner of a MyCall solution to share the platform among different Application Service Providers (ASPs), each of them delivering its own service bundles to its subscribers. The ASPs can also provide services on different access technologies (DSL, Cable, Fiber, WiFi etc.), in different countries and different languages. MyCall v3 as a replacement for legacy PSTN switches MyCall v3 can be used to bridge the gap between innovative softswitch technology and legacy-based systems. By combining MyCall with a high-density GR-303 or V.5.2 gateway, incumbent operators can benefit from a smooth migration from traditional PSTN telephony to next-generation networks. This solution allows carriers to keep their existing access infrastructure, including legacy Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) phones, while upgrading their core call control platform to VoIP. By starting migration from the central office switch, carriers can enjoy the benefits that VoIP provides, such as low CAPEX and OPEX and the possibility of creating new services. General information on MyCall(R) Residential Services Suite MyCall is sold as an end-to-end solution, compatible with leading terminal vendors in audio and video telephony (Sagem, Thomson Inventel, i3micro, Telsey, Swissvoice, Leadtek, Innomedia, AVM, ACT-TEL, Scientific Atlanta, and others) and supporting multiple types of video endpoints (video phones, video telephony enabled set-top-boxes, video softphones, 3G mobile phones). 1.5 million MyCall lines have been deployed in more than 20 Service Provider networks, with 4,000 additional lines provisioned every day. Netcentrex is the leader in the Class 5 application server market with 41% market share according to Frost & Sullivan (March 2005). MyCall v3 provides an optimized carrier-grade infrastructure, enhanced configuration management for improved OSS integration and compliance with IMS/TISPAN architectures. Live demonstration at VON Europe 24-26th May MyCall v3, including Video Service Broker and fixed/mobile convergence services will be shown at VON Europe from the 24th to the 26th of May in Stockholm, Sweden. About Netcentrex(TM) (www.netcentrex.net) Netcentrex develops unique next generation network (NGN) voice and video solutions that optimize network infrastructure and enable telecom operators and service providers to deliver voice-video-data and fixed-mobile converged services for both the consumer and enterprise markets. Solutions include IP telephony, video telephony, Triple Play, IP Centrex, voice/video VPN, contact center and IVR services. All solutions are built on the same IMS compliant infrastructure that includes an application softswitch, media services and management. This core infrastructure provides user services, network connectivity, single point of provisioning and monitoring. Founded in 1998, Netcentrex has sales and partner representatives in over 25 countries and over 40 operator and service provider customers. Leading European and US venture capital firms back the privately held company. Press contacts: Netcentrex EMEA Stephanie Geslin / Tel: +33-(0)1-58-71-33-33 Email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.netcentrex.net Netcentrex US / Latin America Susan Stearman / Tel: +1-408-521-7421 Email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.netcentrex.net Netcentrex Netcentrex EMEA: Stephanie Geslin, Tel: +33-(0)1-58-71-33-33, Email: [email protected]; Netcentrex US & Latin America: Susan Stearman, Tel: +1-408-521-7421, Email: [email protected] [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]